Philz Coffee
399 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Philz Coffee has built a devoted following around their creative signature drinks like the iconic Iced Mint Mojito and unexpected flavor combinations such as rose coffee and oatmeal cookie lattes that actually deliver on their ambitious promises. What sets them apart isn't just the quality coffee, but the genuine hospitality—staff like Ghezal actively encourage you to taste your drink and make sure you're happy before you leave, turning a quick caffeine run into a memorable interaction. Whether you're grabbing something fast or settling in for a slow sit with a pastry, this San Francisco institution balances that specialty coffee craftsmanship with a welcoming neighborhood vibe that keeps people coming back across decades.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The coffee specialty drinks I’ve had were usually good at other locations. On Saturday Dec 6, 2025 I walked in and payed nearly 8 bucks for the oatmeal cookie drink and I requested for it to be sweet and creamy. The drink was not sweet, it lacked flavor and it wasn’t creamy it was too watery. The drink tasted like water with cinnamon. I wasted my cash
Ghezal was so nice and told us to try our drinks and make sure we like it. I’ve been to a lot of coffee shops and that’s never happened. The coffee is great too.
Used to love drinking Philz Iced Mint Mojito when I lived in San Francisco. Visiting the city close to a decade later, it’s still pretty amazing. Really enjoyed this delightful drink. Unfortunately, this location is located fairly close to some dangerous blocks within the city.
I am not sure where my initial review of Philz on Golden Gate is located but it's worth a second review. The location on Golden Gate is near my favorite sandwich spot (Saigon Sandwich). This location is always busy I think because of the Federal building. This location is fast, busy, and energetic. The staff members are all very friendly and customer service oriented. I love coffee shops at this capacity and vibrancy.
I came into this café not expecting much. But I ordered the rose coffee and wow. The floral taste was very strong but it was really GOOD that I thought maybe I should have ordered a medium and not a small. I’m looking forward to trying all the flavors there! The store is decorated beautifully and it’s nice and cozy. The store is very spacious and also includes working outlets and wifi! There are plenty of seats for the customers and is nicely air conditioned. The workers were all so very kind :) The only bad thing I would point out is that the bathroom is extremely dirty but other than that, this will be my go-to coffee spot!
Crema Reviews
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